Father’s Day is a Sunday, so there are many options for celebrating with dear dads and spending time with family.
Hank Aaron Sports Academy Smith Willis Stadium kicks off the weekend with a blues explosion with live music performances by King James and other local blues artists.
Jimmy Wooten will also be performing at Martin’s Downtown this weekend, and brunch and open mics are all part of the mix this weekend.
This month is also Pride Month, and we have several Pride events planned for this weekend and in the coming weeks, including a gay rage sale to get some bargains and contribute to Mississippi Capital Pride.
Below is a rundown of popular events taking place this weekend in the Jackson area. fun!
Upcoming entertainment:Willie Nelson is back at the Brandon Amphitheater.when will we know
Father’s Day Weekend Blues Blowout
King George will perform live for the first time in Mississippi. Along with other artists, he has worked with Ronnie Bell, Vic Allen, Tre Williams, Jeff Floyd, Rosalyn Candy, DJ Jubilee and Gold Gillis.
- when: Saturday, June 17 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
- where: Hank Aaron Sports Academy Smith Willis Stadium 1200 Lakeland Dr. Jackson
- Admission fee: $55
Father’s Day gift ideas:It’s Father’s Day this weekend, so please your dad with an affordable gift
Sunday Make-Break: Wood-fired Father’s Day Keychain
The public can come to Michael’s store located at The Forum, Grandview, 175 Grandview Blvd., Ste 800, Madison, to buy one of the wood-fired pieces as a gift for Dad or with Dad as a special memory that will last forever. You can make a tag keychain.
- when: Sunday, June 18, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- where: Grandview 175 Grandview Blvd, Madison’s Forum
- Admission fee: free.To register click here
open mic mississippi
Show off your talent at an open mic night at Jackson’s Fenian’s Pub. Anyone can perform poetry, music, art, and more.
- when: Every Tuesday in June from 9:00pm to 12:00am
- where: Fenian’s Pub 901 E. Fort St. Jackson
- Admission fee: free. Register here Execute
Jimmy Wooten Live at Martin’s Downtown
Jimmy Wooten will be performing live at Martin’s Downtown this weekend.
- when: Saturday, June 18th at 10am and Sunday at 1pm
- where: Martins Downtown, 214 State Street, Jackson
- Admission fee: General Admission $10
gay rage sale
Come find indoor bargains that raise money for Pride in the Mississippi capital as you celebrate Pride all month long.
- when: Friday 16th June 8am-8pm and Saturday 17th June 8am-5pm
- where: Duling Hall, 622 Duling Avenue, Jackson
- Admission fee: $5 Donation Friday, Free Saturday
